Lebanon City Council Meeting - June 22, 2026

The Lebanon City Council meeting on June 22, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The council approved a resolution to renew the half-cent transportation sales tax, which funds street resurfacing, sidewalk construction, snow removal, and traffic calming measures, generating approximately $2.35 million annually. They also approved a capital improvement plan including resurfacing ballpark fields and relocating a fire training facility. The council authorized emergency repairs to a water well damaged by lightning, with an estimated cost of $100,000, and approved a $45,000 engineering services contract with Burns & McDonnell for oversight of the Reeves well project. Additionally, the council renewed a five-year contract with UniSolutions for contract and bid management software starting at $9,770 annually, and approved multiple tourism-related marketing grants and contracts, including billboard advertising with Lamar. Labor agreements with the International Union of Police Association and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers were also approved, reflecting pay increases incorporated into the FY27 budget. Finally, amendments to ordinances regarding due process for revocation of business licenses for taxi and towing services were introduced. The meeting also addressed community concerns about property maintenance, traffic safety, and privacy issues related to license plate reader technology.